CAMBRIDGE, Md. – The Cambridge Police Department yesterday announced the arrest of 31-year-old Jasmen Aven Merritt in connection with two alleged burglaries.
Around 4 p.m. on Sept. 18, officers responded to reports of a home burglary in the 700 block of Washington Street and made contact with the victim, according to a press release. Police say a suspect stole several items from the person’s home while they were at work, before another witness saw the suspect exit the home.
The witness reportedly identified the suspect as Merritt, providing a description of his appearance and clothing.
At approximately 6 a.m. on Sept. 19, police responded to similar reports in the 700 block of Moores Avenue, where a victim said their security system alerted them of a burglary while at work. Officers reportedly saw the door partially opened and could hear someone inside the home. Upon entry, they found Merritt hiding in a bathroom wearing the same clothes described by the previous witness, according to the press release.
Police arrested Merritt and transported him to the Cambridge Police Department for processing before turning him over to the Dorchester County Detention Center, where he is currently held without bond.
Merritt is charged with the following crimes:
Burglary First Degree
Burglary of a Dwelling Fourth Degree
Theft Over $100 and Under $1,500
Burglary Third Degree
Burglary Fourth Degree
